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| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | NBC Local | ComEd says most power in Chicago area restored as thousands remain in the dark | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/comed-says-most-power-in-chicago-area-has-been-restored-as-thousands-remain-in-the-dark/3968103/ | ComEd said more than half a million customers lost power across northern Illinois, and in the first 36 hours, crews restored power to more than 85% of them. However, there are still pockets all over the Chicago area where homes and businesses don't have power. Betsy Paquin had a front … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | NBC Local | OSHA investigating after death of contractor trapped in Downers Grove storm sewer | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/osha-investigating-incident-that-killed-trapped-contractor-in-suburban-downers-grove/3968105/ | The recovery mission is over and now comes the search for answers after a tragic incident in suburban Downers Grove. Two contractors became trapped in the storm sewer during Monday’s storms. [ One of them was rescued ][3] , but the other died. [ His body was recovered Tuesday evening … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Lakeview man says federal agents violated his rights during Operation Midway Blitz | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lakeview-man-says-federal-agents-violated-his-rights-during-ration-midway-blitz/3968101/ | A lawsuit filed this week in Federal Court claims that Customs and Border Protection Officers violated the 4th Amendment rights of a Lakeview man when they swarmed his property trying to make immigration arrests in October of 2025. Leo Feler was out of the country running the Toronto Marathon while … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Cicero gets $96M to fight flooding after years of storm damage | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cicero-gets-flooding-storm-damage | ![Cicero residents help shape plan to prevent future flooding ][1] ![Cicero residents help shape plan to prevent future flooding ][1] #### [ Cicero residents help shape plan to prevent future flooding ][2] Cicero is using more than $96 million in federal funding to tackle ongoing flooding problems caused by major … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Man shot in North Lawndale | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/07/29/man-shot-north-lawndale-harding | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A man was shot in North Lawndale Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. The 56-year-old man was near the … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | CBS Local | Herrera doubles as Cardinals rally to beat Cubs 3-2 in 10 innings | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cardinals-rally-to-beat-cubs-3-2-in-10-innings/ | Iván Herrera had a two-run double with one out in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. Herrera lined the double to left-center field off Trent Thornton (3-4) for his second career game-ending hit after Lars Nootbaar … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | CBS Local | Experts offer safety tips to festivalgoers attending Lollapalooza | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/experts-offer-tips-to-festivalgoers-attending-lollapalooza/ | People are arriving in Chicago for [ Lollapalooza ][7] . The four-day festival kicks off in Grant Park on Thursday. While this is the highlight of the summer for so many, there are some important tips to keep in mind ahead of the big weekend. You may have spotted some … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | CBS Local | Beloved high school basketball coach found fatally shot inside home in Auburn Gresham | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/basketball-coach-fatally-shot-auburn-gresham/ | A well-known basketball coach who mentored students for decades was found shot and killed in an Auburn Gresham home on Wednesday morning. While some might remember Tim Bankston as a star basketball player at Simeon Career Academy, his sisters Karolyn and Jennifer, along with his great-niece Kailey-Rose, say he was … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | CBS Local | White Sox outlast the Yankees 6-5 in the 12th on Quero's RBI single | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/white-sox-outlast-the-yankees-6-5/ | Edgar Quero had an RBI single in the 12th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central. Jordan Hicks (1-1) left the bases loaded in the … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | ABC Local | A rusty truck and a concrete whale; Midwest roadside attractions on Route 66 | https://abc7chicago.com/post/midwest-roadside-attractions-route-66-abc7s-ryan-chiaverini-visits-queens-gate-cars-blue-whale-catoosa/19599119/ | CATOOSA, Okla. (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago is remembering the history of the Mother Road with "Pier To Pier: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66." This week, Ryan Chiaverini took his 2026 Hyundai Palisade across the borders of three states: Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. His first stop took him to the … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | ABC Local | ICE detains Venezuelan man released on humanitarian parole to donate kidney to Chicago-area brother | https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-detains-venezuelan-man-jose-gregorio-gonzalez-released-humanitarian-parole-donate-kidney-brother-chicago-area/19598853/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Venezuelan man who was released on humanitarian parole last year to give a life-saving kidney donation to his brother in the Chicago area is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody again, his attorney said Wednesday. José Gregorio González [ successfully donated his kidney ][3] … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | ABC Local | Dramatic decline in people becoming new citizens in Chicago area this year, data shows | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-naturalizations-drop-dramatically-more-80-2026-federal-citizenship-data-shows/19599022/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Since January, there has been a shocking drop in new naturalizations, declining by more than 80% in the Chicago area ahead of a major midterm election. Becoming a new U.S. citizen is one of the most solemn and joyous moments on the immigrant journey. ### [ ABC7 … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Latino high schools hit especially hard by teacher cuts in CPS budget heading for vote | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/07/29/latino-high-schools-hit-especially-hard-by-teacher-cuts-in-cps-budget-heading-for-vote | Veteran teacher Anna Acosta shudders to think how Kelly High School students will react when they show up next month and find that a beloved dean is gone. She suspects the dean’s layoff will especially hit the school’s recent immigrants who looked to her for support. “She was extremely, extremely … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Barack Obama released his 2026 Summer Reading List. See what's on it | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/barack-obama-released-his-2026-summer-reading-list-see-whats-on-it/3968064/ | Barack Obama yet again shared his favorite books of the season on Tuesday with the release of his "2025 Summer Reading List." "It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!" [ former President … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Buying Lollapalooza tickets? Here's how to make sure they're not fakes | https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/buying-lollapalooza-tickets-heres-how-to-make-sure-theyre-not-fakes/3968077/ | If you're looking for Lollapalooza tickets, make sure you're getting the real deal. According to festival organizers, the only way to ensure you're getting real tickets is to buy them through the official [ Lollapalooza Festival website ][10] or through Ticketmaster. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Thousands of Illinois residents will receive $400 in benefits in the coming days | https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/thousands-of-illinois-residents-will-receive-400-in-benefits-in-a-matter-of-days/3968081/ | One in every four people in Cook County are experiencing food insecurity, according to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Kathy Wyckline is one of the many thousands who fell upon hard times in recent years and relied on her local food pantry for support. “There was a time that I … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Northbrook residents fight proposal to replace Meadow Plaza with 150 condos | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/northbrook-residents-fight-proposal-to-replace-meadow-plaza-with-150-condos/3968099/ | Residents and business owners are mobilizing against a proposal to redevelop Meadow Plaza, a decades-old shopping center they describe as the heart of downtown Northbrook. The proposal is connected to Pulte Homes and could replace the shopping center with condominiums. Residents interviewed by NBC Chicago said the preliminary concept includes … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | First look: Rescued beluga whales adjust to new home at Shedd Aquarium | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rescued-beluga-whales-shedd-aquarium | ![Shedd Aquarium welcomes four rescued beluga whales after massive cross-border journey][1] ![Shedd Aquarium welcomes four rescued beluga whales after massive cross-border journey][1] #### [ Shedd Aquarium welcomes four rescued beluga whales after massive cross- border journey ][2] Four beluga whales rescued from Canada are settling into their new Chicago home … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Trade chip or future piece? Right now, Pedro Ramirez happy to help Cubs: ‘It’s always been a dream of mine’ | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/07/29/cubs-pedro-ramirez-mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-prospects-jed-hoyer-pitching-hoby-milner-injury-craig-counsell-javier-assad-shota-imanaga | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][47] * [ Facebook ][48] * [ Bluesky ][49] * [ Email ][50] * [ Reddit ][51] * [ Flipboard ][52] ST. LOUIS — In five of his last eight games coming into Wednesday, **Pedro Ramirez** collected multiple hits. Despite … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | July 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | What to know after tornadoes tore through Chicago suburbs | https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/07/29/what-to-know-tornadoes-chicago-suburbs-wheaton-lansing | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][37] * [ Facebook ][38] * [ Bluesky ][39] * [ Email ][40] * [ Reddit ][41] * [ Flipboard ][42] Powerful storms that swept across the Chicago area Monday left neighborhoods in the south suburbs picking up the pieces … |